Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $44,260 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.28
10th percentile $31,370
90th percentile $67,980
Employed locally 610
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,370
    25th
    $37,510
    50th (median)
    $44,260
    75th
    $54,200
    90th
    $67,980

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,340
    District of Columbia $62,470
    Napa, CA $60,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,950

    Nearby metros — Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $60,720
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $57,580
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,910
    Lexington Park, MD $51,310
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,290
    Lebanon, PA $50,960

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,580
    Office Clerks, General$42,090
    Customer Service Representatives$36,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$33,910
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make per hour in State College?

    The median hourly wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in State College, PA is $21.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.20 or more per hour.

    Is State College above or below average for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salaries?

    The median Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in State College, PA is 10.1% below the national median of $49,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in State College?

    Entry-level Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,510.